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Legal Psychiatric/Psychological Abuse – From Family to Court, From Court to Shrink

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

A survivor asks, “Once your abusive partner has used the legal system for further abuse, and final papers are filed with you having to see a psychologist of his choosing, what do you do? How do you turn the case around? He continues to threaten to take the children away.”

When you are in this situation, it feels like something went “wrong.” You ask yourself, “How is it that I’m the victim/survivor and I’m having to defend myself and prove my mental/emotional stability.” Right?

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Emotional Abuse and Verbal Abuse: What Is the Difference?

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

We often hear the terms emotional abuse and verbal abuse used interchangeably, as though they were one and the same. It’s more accurate to say the two expressions of abuse do indeed overlap.

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Money Matters, Especially When Domestic Abuse Is in Divorce Court

by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.

“My head is in the sand, and the system is not working.” “I’m worried about money, intimidated by financial matters, and don’t care about understanding our marital estate.” If you can identify with this, then trust that this article is written for YOU.

It’s no wonder that the system is not working. You are not working the system. Now, I realize that these words may sound harsh. They are not intended to offend; rather, these words are here to help you better navigate the legal system in your divorce.

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